Eclectic Vibes
by Andrew Frey
Underworld Vs. The Misterons - Athens
Underworld Vs. The MisteronsAthens
Label: !K7 Records
A curious confusion of a compilation album with an experiment jazz mood crescendo. From Mahavishnu Orchestra to Roxy Music to Squarepusher, these trax range from danceable funk to trancing jazz and beyond. Underworld is back.
• Underworld Vs. The Misterons WebsiteBob Blank - The Blank Generation: Blank Tapes NYC 1975-1985
Bob BlankThe Blank Generation: Blank Tapes NYC 1975-1985
Label: Strut Records
From Sun Ra to Gladys Knight To Lydia Lunch, this retrospective encapsulates Bob Blank’s time at the legendary Blank Tape studios. 13 disco, funk, jazz and soul fueled tracks glimpse at the scope and range of what he fostered in his heyday in NYC.
• Bob Blank WebsiteCobblestone Jazz - The Modern Deep Left Quartet
Cobblestone JazzThe Modern Deep Left Quartet
Label: !K7 Records
Anchored by lackadaisical and typically repetitive throbbing house beats that glides through smooth free flowing extra minimalistic waves of jazz, funk and fusion spun electronica may be enticing to some, but this ultimately finds me unattached and ejecting in favor of something with more substance, flavor and zest.
• Cobblestone Jazz WebsiteIfdakar - On The Edge
IfdakarOn The Edge
Label: IfdaInc
Years of performing at festivals and taverns throughout the Midwest has finally born musical fruit for this Appleton, WI group in the form of this captivating, enthusiastic and heart felt jam rock treat. Many more roads will be traveled and adventures embarked upon as this distinguished and liberating release propells them far and wide.
• Ifdakar WebsiteJust A Band - 82
Just A Band82
Label: Akwaaba Music
Mellow moods shift in the glimmering of an emotion with embellishments of contemporary down tempo ethics. These 3 musicians from Kenya were all born in 1982, hence the name. Most songs were constructed and concocted within the influence of 80s synth pop while injected with ethnic grooves.
• Just A Band Website • Just A Band Facebook • Just A Band WikiBig Swede - BS in Da Club
Big SwedeBS in Da Club
Label:
A double disc dose of well motivated and well blended house, Euro, and trance music from Grammy nominated DJ/composer/producer/engineer/multi-instrumentalist Stefan “Big Swede” Svenson. The throbbing beats are expertly matched with some great samples for an effective aural assault. (8)
• Big Swede WebsiteCee-Lo Green - The Ladykiller
Cee-Lo GreenThe Ladykiller
Label: Elektra/Asylum
Cee-Lo Green has become a musical hero of mine. His style, talent, and incredibly smooth voice stand out from all others. As the vocalist for the amazing Gnarls Barkley, he caught my attention. Now in solo form, he delivers a smashing release containing the infectious viral hit “Fuck You” (and the censored version “Forget You”) which has received millions of hits on YouTube. The remainder of the album shines with a timeless soul groove that is filled with layers of flavors and tip to hip-hop happiness.
• Cee-Lo Green Website • Cee-Lo Green Facebook • Cee-Lo Green WikiMr. Hunter - The Awakening
Mr. HunterThe Awakening
Label: Mr. Hunter
An EP from a Hoboken, NJ outfit that pours forth pretty straightforward improvisational type jam rock, set apart by female vocals and a spunky spirit.
• Mr. Hunter WebsiteDanko Jones - Below The Belt
Danko JonesBelow The Belt
Label: Bad Taste Records
Smack-ass Canadian hard rock with attitude, intensity, and great grooves. This well tested trio knows how to chew up the traumatic lessons of life and love that our existence hands out to us. Learn and grow from past problems and percolate them into great musical lessons for us all to learn from. Hold on, this one doesn’t stop.
• Danko Jones Website • Danko Jones Facebook • Danko Jones WikiT.U.G.G. - Come Sunrise
T.U.G.G.Come Sunrise
Label: Last Call Records
Reggae is a state of mind for some and comes from the heart for others. This western Wisconsin group continues to find reggae rhythms emanating from both their mind and heart on Come Sunrise. While they may float into some skate as well as some surf rock gusto, this release reflects the struggles and glory that comes from being a touring band in 2010.
• T.U.G.G. Website • T.U.G.G. FacebookChopteeth Afrofunk Band - Chopteeth Live
Chopteeth Afrofunk BandChopteeth Live
Label: GriGri Discs
Infectious big band sounds driven by funky Afropop that pays homage and tribute to this ‘70s style mega dance sound. The live recording really shows off the versatility and dimension of the band while compelling the listener to jump up and shake their bootay.
• Chopteeth Afrofunk Band Website • Chopteeth Afrofunk Band FacebookEasy Star All Stars - First Light
Easy Star All StarsFirst Light
Label: Easy Star Records
Contemporary reggae enunciated with a big active sound and a nice variety within the genre. You may remember Easy Star from their highly success Dub Side versions of Sgt Peppers, Dark Side Of The Moon and Ok Computerhead. Here they show off their own compositions with flair, pizzazz, and determination.
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